FIP Awards: recognition for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical individuals

FIP believes it is of utmost importance to support and recognise individuals who, through their vision and commitment to their profession, are making outstanding contributions to the fields of pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences. As such, each year we honour those who have demonstrated commendable work and dedication in areas which parallel our overall mission of advancing pharmacy practice, science and education for the betterment of global health.

Honorary PresidentThe FIP Council, on the proposal of the FIP Bureau, may award the title of “Honorary President” to former FIP presidents who have given exceptional service (FIP Statutes, Art.8.1). The title bestows honorary lifelong membership to FIP. Honorary presidents may attend Council Meetings but have no voting rights.

Prof. Kamal K. Midha (left) receives the Honorary President title from Michel Buchmann

Honorary Lifelong MembershipThe FIP Bureau may award the title of “Honorary Member”, to persons who have rendered significant service to FIP. The award will be made to persons who are not eligible to be individual members of FIP. The award will be reserved for exceptional persons, and it is anticipated that it will not be awarded frequently.

Joseph A. Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIPThe purpose of the Joseph A. Oddis award is to recognise officers of FIP and individuals who have rendered exceptional and distinguished service to FIP. Dr Joseph A. Oddis was FIP president from 1986 to 1990. He was also CEO of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists almost 40 years.

FIP Presidential CitationThis award recognises an individual who has shown inspirational, intensive and outstanding dedication and contribution in leading, developing and implementing a significant activity of FIP. The citation is only presented on occasions of unusual merit.

FIP FellowFIP fellowship recognises individual members of FIP who have exhibited strong leadership internationally, distinguished themselves in the pharmaceutical sciences and/or practice of pharmacy, contributed to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and/or practice or pharmacy, and who have served FIP. FIP Fellows may use the designation “FFIP.”

Høst-Madsen MedalThe Høst-Madsen Medal is the highest pharmaceutical science award of FIP. It is awarded every two years (odd years).The award is named after Danish pharmaceutical scientist and former FIP president Dr Erik Høst-Madsen and is made possible with the support of the Association of Danish Pharmacies (Danmarks Apotekerforening).

Distinguished Practice AwardThe FIP Distinguished Practice Award is made to an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to pharmaceutical practice, and is awarded every two years (odd years).

Pharmacy Practice Improvement Programme Award:This award recognises a programme developed and run by a member organisation of FIP (or one of its chapters) during the previous year, aiming to improve (or expand) pharmacy practice with some innovative vision on the pharmacist’s role. The award is presented every year.